These are a couple of videos I took during my time in Italy
View of Florence from the Duomo
View of Rome from St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica
Monday, December 29, 2008
Overall Course Evaluation
When I first signed up for this class back in the summer I had no idea of what to expect. I expected an Honors course full of intelligent people and a load of work. From the moment the course started loved it. I feel that I had the best group of the class that was able to work together and enhance each other as well as make some amazing presentations.
This was my first Problem Based Learning course. I find this way of teaching, really extraordinary. This way taught me different approaches to solve the problem as well as help make me more creative and able to present. This course has been by far my favorite course at the University of Cincinnati. I feel I have learned much about myself and others through this course. After taking this course I an already really excited to participate in Dr. Suckarieh's next Honors PBL course as well as any other of the participating Professors courses.
This was my first Problem Based Learning course. I find this way of teaching, really extraordinary. This way taught me different approaches to solve the problem as well as help make me more creative and able to present. This course has been by far my favorite course at the University of Cincinnati. I feel I have learned much about myself and others through this course. After taking this course I an already really excited to participate in Dr. Suckarieh's next Honors PBL course as well as any other of the participating Professors courses.
What Happens in Rome....Stays in Rome part 4
Wednesday
On Wednesday we took our 4hr bus ride down to Florence to see Michelangelos David, the Duomo and several Sites. Florence was another major highlight of my trip the entire city is beautiful and just amazing. The most impressive thing to me was the Climb on top of The Duomo. I am not a heights person, but the view of Florence from the top is just unbelievable and to see how Florence goes on in every direction and to see the mountains in the background, truly amazing.
We eventually made it back to the Bus that was parked next to a house that was covered with pidgins, was really cool. Finally got back then went out again for food and enjoyed rest of the night.
Thursday
On Thursday we went to Ostia Antiqua and the EUR. The trek to Ostia was not a fun one, took several trains to get to this dirty little town that actually had several bikes hanging from trees. Ostia was supposed to be like Pompeii, but in reality did even compare to it. So after walking around Ostia and exploring what it had me, Tyler, Philip, and others decided to go back to the hotel and just chill and skip the EUR. The ride home was a mess, we were crammed in the trains with no room to move the entire time, it really sucked. We eventually got back to the Hotel. I went next door to get pizza then me, nick, Tyler, Phil, Logan and KJ went and walked around a festival near the Vatican and shopped. Then Jordan and his group came back and me, Logan, Jordan took like a 3hr nap. Then a group of use went out to eat at a great place near the Pantheon. After this we went out to see the nightlife again and had a blast...and unforgettable night.
Friday
On Friday alot of people decided to go outside of Rome by themselves and see other parts of the country. me, Nick, Logan, Andrew, Phil and Remo went to see the Vatican. We got there around 9 in the morning and stood in a huge line to get into the Vatican Museum that opened at 10. We eventually got in and was amazed at the beauty of the artifacts that the Vatican had, to me it was strange to see a large collection of Egyptian artifacts in it. The best part of the museum was the Sistine Chapel. This was amazing and just unbelievably beautiful, just really hard to explain. It was illegal to take photos.....but i broke that rule:
After touring the museum, we went and had a great cheap lunch at a little in the wall restaurant. We then went on to see St. Peter's Basilica. The Basilica is by far the most beautiful church I have ever seen in my Life, the architecture and art of it is amazing. Every part of it was filled with art and was amazing.
After exploring the basilica me and Phil decided to climb to the top of St. Peter's. The climb was gruelling and about 100 more stairs than the Duomo was....but it was worth it. This might have been the highlight of the trip. The ability to see all of Rome from the highest peak, to see the Vatican and the ability to see endless buildings in all directions was breath taking beautiful.
Saturday was the worst day of the trip. We got to the Roman Airport and learned that our flight from Rome to Atlanta was going to be delayed 1 1/2 hrs. The problem with this was that we had only a 2hr gap between flights to get back to Cincinnati. The first flight was actually pretty good, I got to see the Alps, ocean and Wall-E. We eventually made it to Atlanta and had to wait an extra 30 min to get off the plane because of traffic. Got off the planes had to wait in line forever to go through customs. Then had to go get my luggage, back through security. Made it through all of that and learned we had 10 min to get to terminal A from E to catch our flight. Well it was a 2 mile sprint. Jordan and Logan made the flight and me and Abby were a couple minutes late of getting on. After this KG took me to the Delta Crown room and helped me get on standby for a Comair flight leaving for Cincinnati. Me and a about 10 others from our group made this 7pm flight, while everybody else had to wait until 10pm to catch the next flight. The good thing about taking the 7pm flight was that our luggage was on that flight. Jordan and Logans stuff did not come until 11pm. Well, finally got back to Cincy and went home and slept.
On Wednesday we took our 4hr bus ride down to Florence to see Michelangelos David, the Duomo and several Sites. Florence was another major highlight of my trip the entire city is beautiful and just amazing. The most impressive thing to me was the Climb on top of The Duomo. I am not a heights person, but the view of Florence from the top is just unbelievable and to see how Florence goes on in every direction and to see the mountains in the background, truly amazing.
We eventually made it back to the Bus that was parked next to a house that was covered with pidgins, was really cool. Finally got back then went out again for food and enjoyed rest of the night.
Thursday
On Thursday we went to Ostia Antiqua and the EUR. The trek to Ostia was not a fun one, took several trains to get to this dirty little town that actually had several bikes hanging from trees. Ostia was supposed to be like Pompeii, but in reality did even compare to it. So after walking around Ostia and exploring what it had me, Tyler, Philip, and others decided to go back to the hotel and just chill and skip the EUR. The ride home was a mess, we were crammed in the trains with no room to move the entire time, it really sucked. We eventually got back to the Hotel. I went next door to get pizza then me, nick, Tyler, Phil, Logan and KJ went and walked around a festival near the Vatican and shopped. Then Jordan and his group came back and me, Logan, Jordan took like a 3hr nap. Then a group of use went out to eat at a great place near the Pantheon. After this we went out to see the nightlife again and had a blast...and unforgettable night.
Friday
On Friday alot of people decided to go outside of Rome by themselves and see other parts of the country. me, Nick, Logan, Andrew, Phil and Remo went to see the Vatican. We got there around 9 in the morning and stood in a huge line to get into the Vatican Museum that opened at 10. We eventually got in and was amazed at the beauty of the artifacts that the Vatican had, to me it was strange to see a large collection of Egyptian artifacts in it. The best part of the museum was the Sistine Chapel. This was amazing and just unbelievably beautiful, just really hard to explain. It was illegal to take photos.....but i broke that rule:
After touring the museum, we went and had a great cheap lunch at a little in the wall restaurant. We then went on to see St. Peter's Basilica. The Basilica is by far the most beautiful church I have ever seen in my Life, the architecture and art of it is amazing. Every part of it was filled with art and was amazing.
After exploring the basilica me and Phil decided to climb to the top of St. Peter's. The climb was gruelling and about 100 more stairs than the Duomo was....but it was worth it. This might have been the highlight of the trip. The ability to see all of Rome from the highest peak, to see the Vatican and the ability to see endless buildings in all directions was breath taking beautiful.
After this me and Phil made it back to the hotel after seeing he Swiss Guard. I went off on my own to go shopping, then went to the Internet Cafe. I got back and a large group of use decided to go the Hard Rock Cafe. Honestly this was a terrible way to make American food. We went back to the hotel and hung out for the remainder of the night and got ready for the travel home.
SaturdaySaturday was the worst day of the trip. We got to the Roman Airport and learned that our flight from Rome to Atlanta was going to be delayed 1 1/2 hrs. The problem with this was that we had only a 2hr gap between flights to get back to Cincinnati. The first flight was actually pretty good, I got to see the Alps, ocean and Wall-E. We eventually made it to Atlanta and had to wait an extra 30 min to get off the plane because of traffic. Got off the planes had to wait in line forever to go through customs. Then had to go get my luggage, back through security. Made it through all of that and learned we had 10 min to get to terminal A from E to catch our flight. Well it was a 2 mile sprint. Jordan and Logan made the flight and me and Abby were a couple minutes late of getting on. After this KG took me to the Delta Crown room and helped me get on standby for a Comair flight leaving for Cincinnati. Me and a about 10 others from our group made this 7pm flight, while everybody else had to wait until 10pm to catch the next flight. The good thing about taking the 7pm flight was that our luggage was on that flight. Jordan and Logans stuff did not come until 11pm. Well, finally got back to Cincy and went home and slept.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Brief Rome
The following is a brief description of rest of the week, until I get off work at 5pm.
Wednesday
We went to Florence on a 4 hr bus trip, the city is beautiful and the architecture is amazing. Went and saw La Doma and climbed to the top of that and was just amazed. Then saw Michelangelo's David and got to see Florence all lit up.
Thursday
Went and saw Ostia Antiqua. This was very similar to Pompeii but was not as well preserved. Went back to the hotel and just hung out, went out to eat and then went out on the town.
Friday
Me, Nick, Ramo, Logan, Phil, Andrew all went to the Vatican and Vatican museum while overbid else went to different parts of Italy. Got to see Saint Peters and me and Phil Climbed to the top of Saint Peters and saw an amazing view of Rome.
Saturday
Sat on a plane for 13 hrs ++. Missed my connection flight from Atlanta by 2 minutes and finally got a Comair flight back to Cincinnati.
Wednesday
We went to Florence on a 4 hr bus trip, the city is beautiful and the architecture is amazing. Went and saw La Doma and climbed to the top of that and was just amazed. Then saw Michelangelo's David and got to see Florence all lit up.
Thursday
Went and saw Ostia Antiqua. This was very similar to Pompeii but was not as well preserved. Went back to the hotel and just hung out, went out to eat and then went out on the town.
Friday
Me, Nick, Ramo, Logan, Phil, Andrew all went to the Vatican and Vatican museum while overbid else went to different parts of Italy. Got to see Saint Peters and me and Phil Climbed to the top of Saint Peters and saw an amazing view of Rome.
Saturday
Sat on a plane for 13 hrs ++. Missed my connection flight from Atlanta by 2 minutes and finally got a Comair flight back to Cincinnati.
What Happens in Rome...Stays in Rome part 3
Tuesday
On this day we went to the Galleria Borghese. This was a really beautiful place, full of art. It was an amazing place that really captured the imagination of the paintings and sculptures. After this me an Jordan walked around Rome to see differnet churches, the US Embassy and stopped at the Mini Mart. Since it rained the entire day we decided to keep it a lazy day until dinner.
Later we went to dinner with Dean Newrock. This was by far the best food on the trip, we had a 5 course meal, great desserts and overall WOW!!! just amazing. After the dinner we had a "Toga" party were we cleared a dance floor on the top floor and watched Phil and others dance around in Togas to Italian music...After that we played cards till around 4 in the morning and called it a night.
On this day we went to the Galleria Borghese. This was a really beautiful place, full of art. It was an amazing place that really captured the imagination of the paintings and sculptures. After this me an Jordan walked around Rome to see differnet churches, the US Embassy and stopped at the Mini Mart. Since it rained the entire day we decided to keep it a lazy day until dinner.
Later we went to dinner with Dean Newrock. This was by far the best food on the trip, we had a 5 course meal, great desserts and overall WOW!!! just amazing. After the dinner we had a "Toga" party were we cleared a dance floor on the top floor and watched Phil and others dance around in Togas to Italian music...After that we played cards till around 4 in the morning and called it a night.
Visit to Pompeii
Monday
When I first woke up it was pouring down rain, and my first opinion on the day was that it was going to suck....We meet and got ready to travel. For the 3 hour trip we traveled in a very nice tour bus. It rained the entire time to Pompeii but things turned around after this. We got to Pompeii and grabbed a bite to eat. We ate at a local restaurant that I regret going to. We had only one option in the menu...pizza....no other choices, Phil thought that his glass smelled like dog, our waiter was carrying a 45 caliber pistol on his hip and the food was terrible. After this we went to Pompeii and enjoyed a great day. We had an amazing tour guide who spoke good English and was very knowledgeable of the history of Pompeii. It was truly an amazing place to go to and see what an acient city once looked like, and saw the way the people died from the volcano eruption.
The trip to Pompeii was another amazing experice in my trip. To see more Pompeii pictures check out my Facebook or find out Pompeii History
After this we left Pompeii and made our way back to Rome and had once again a good night of fun.
What Happens in Rome...Stays in Rome part 2
Sunday:
After a long and fun Saturday we meet for our morning meeting at 8am. This day the group went to see the Colosseum and The Forum.
Colosseum
Since I was a kid, I have always made the Colosseum my favorite part of Roman History. This was my favorite part of the entire trip and will be a lasting memory.
History: The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia). Originally capable of seating around 80,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. It has been estimated that about 500,000 people and over a million wild animals died in the Colosseum games.
After this, me Kat and Chris walked around Rome looking for everybody else in our group...well, we never found them, but did find a great place to eat for lunch. We eventually did find our group and went to the Forum.
The Forum was really neat and Chris did an excellent job of explaining differnet aspects of it. Me, Jordan, Molly and Chris then went up on top of the ancient palace to see an amazing view of the city.
History: The Roman Forum, (Latin: Forum Romanum) sometimes known by its original Latin title, is located between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill of the city of Rome. It is the central area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed. Citizens referred to the location as the "Forum Magnum" or just the "Forum". The oldest and most important structures of the ancient city are located in the forum, including its ancient former royal residency the Regia and the surrounding complex of the Vestal virgins. The Old Republic had its formal Comitium there where the senate, as well as Republican government began. The forum served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered for justice, and faith. The forum was also the economic hub of the city and considered to be the center of the Republic and Empire.
After a long and fun Saturday we meet for our morning meeting at 8am. This day the group went to see the Colosseum and The Forum.
Colosseum
Since I was a kid, I have always made the Colosseum my favorite part of Roman History. This was my favorite part of the entire trip and will be a lasting memory.
History: The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia). Originally capable of seating around 80,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. It has been estimated that about 500,000 people and over a million wild animals died in the Colosseum games.
After this, me Kat and Chris walked around Rome looking for everybody else in our group...well, we never found them, but did find a great place to eat for lunch. We eventually did find our group and went to the Forum.
The Forum was really neat and Chris did an excellent job of explaining differnet aspects of it. Me, Jordan, Molly and Chris then went up on top of the ancient palace to see an amazing view of the city.
History: The Roman Forum, (Latin: Forum Romanum) sometimes known by its original Latin title, is located between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill of the city of Rome. It is the central area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed. Citizens referred to the location as the "Forum Magnum" or just the "Forum". The oldest and most important structures of the ancient city are located in the forum, including its ancient former royal residency the Regia and the surrounding complex of the Vestal virgins. The Old Republic had its formal Comitium there where the senate, as well as Republican government began. The forum served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered for justice, and faith. The forum was also the economic hub of the city and considered to be the center of the Republic and Empire.
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